Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
A pleasure to look through!I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to buy these. The clarity looking through these binoculars is amazing. I could look through them all day. They are a good size to be able to carry with you all day and are not annoying while hanging around your neck. To top it all off, the waranty gives you the peace of mind to spend the extra money and not worry about them when you are out in the woods with them. Thanks Vortex for making great products!

Date published: 2016-09-28

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Best binoculars I've ever hadThese binoculars have traveled all over the United States and Canada with me and have performed flawlessly everywhere. From 20 below 0 to the high 90s and from sunny days to monsoon-like conditions, they've worked in all temperatures and weather conditions. I've used some of the "top" quality optics in the past and I'd choose these binoculars every time.

Date published: 2016-09-22

Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Best purchase I could have made!I use them for hunting and a little spotting my shots when long range shooting. I do not know how you can beat this binoculars for the price! I had looked at a pair of Diamondbacks and thought they were nice, but since I had already budgeted more for my purchase, so I upgraded. Wow was it worth it!! Great glass, definitely should give them a look!

Date published: 2016-09-21

Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Great binocularsI bought these 3 years ago and they are still going strong. Incredibly bright and crisp image and rugged, durable construction. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I shot archery league, and a couple is the guys that use Leica and Zeiss were very impressed by these.

Date published: 2016-05-07

Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
A must have for any outdoors friendsI've had mine for over a year. Extremely clear and very easy on the eyes. Have had other optics before but these are my optics of choice in the outdoors.

Date published: 2016-05-06

Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Amazing quality and ruggednessI've had my Viper binoculars for a while now and couldn't more happy with the quality and ruggedness they have kept throughout all of my hunts. I recommend Vortex to all of my hunting buddies and because of my experience with these products my family does not own anything but Vortex.

Date published: 2016-05-03

Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Everything I hoped they'd be...If you're into wildlife watching, birds and waterfowl in particular, this is your binocular! I just got these a few days ago upgrading from a very average pair of Nikon Action EX 7x35's. Spent the entire day on Saturday from before sunrise to after sunset observing in all types of light conditions and all types of subjects (mainly birds and waterfowl). These are everything the manufacturer and customer reviews say they are. Are they worth 4 times what I paid for the Nikon's? Yes, they are. In my opinion, the best feature of the Vipers for a birdwatcher is the focus knob. It's tension is perfect allowing quick reactions and I was able to track fast flying birds and keep them mostly in focus. Tracking some Tree Swallows was tough, but I achieved a hit rate that impressed me. My previous bino's totally failed at this. Excellent product overall.

Date published: 2015-04-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Excellent optic!I purchased the viper HD 8x42 for hunting. I am just thrilled with my purchase and am confident they will hold up to the rigors of the outdoors. They are clear, bright and easy to use. I really like the front and rear covers this optic provides (it's the little things). Solid feel, doesn't feel bulky or heavy for full size optic. I shot a buck who ran about 75 yards behind some trees and I was able to use my optic to see him and tell I had hit him. From his point we were able to track and recover the buck.

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